K-pop has been experiencing a recent resurgence with groups like BTS and Blackpink gaining international popularity. As Asian Americans who grew up with a different era of K-pop artists, we reflect on the recent rise of the genre, our experiences as fans, the fine line between appreciating a different culture’s art vs. fetishizing it, and more! (Disclaimer: comments made regarding 2PM were made prior to the announcement of their comeback, stans pls don’t attacc)